2008年12月6日星期六

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters

Police arrest two in Mumbai attacks probe (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Dec 2008 03:02 AM CST

A schoolgirl looks at Indian policemen standing guard before Friday mosque prayers in Mumbai December 5, 2008. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Police said on Saturday that they had arrested two men who helped the Mumbai attackers get mobile phone cards they used to stay in touch during the three-day rampage.


RBI slashes rates to shore up growth (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Dec 2008 02:00 AM CST

Reserve Bank of India's governor Duvvuri Subbarao speaks during a meeting with bankers at the head office in Mumbai October 24, 2008. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe/FilesReuters - The Reserve Bank of India on Saturday slashed its key short-term interest rates by 1 percentage point to boost growth and shore up investor confidence amid signs of economic slowdown and in the wake of deadly attacks in Mumbai.


Hoax call to Zardari put Pakistan on high alert (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Dec 2008 12:50 AM CST

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, December 5, 2008. REUTERS/Osman OrsalReuters - Nuclear-armed Pakistan put its forces on high alert after a hoax caller pretending to be India's foreign minister spoke to President Asif Ali Zardari in a threatening manner on Nov. 28, two days after the attacks on Mumbai began, Dawn newspaper reported on Saturday.


The week that was: Most popular on Reuters (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 11:42 PM CST

A Hindu priest performs rituals for peace at Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai December 5, 2008. REUTERS/Jayanta ShawReuters - Here is a roundup of the most popular stories over the week from the world of business, politics, general news and entertainment.


Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices as economy flags (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 06:43 PM CST

A worker counts currency notes at a petrol pump in Siliguri in this February 5, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Rupak De ChowdhuriReuters - The government cut fuel prices for the first time in nearly two years on Friday after crude oil's fall of over $100 gave the government room to expand its planned economic stimulus package to lift sagging markets.


Mumbai gunmen must not derail peace - Pakistani PM (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 11:14 AM CST

File photo of Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani speaking during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul, October 30, 2008. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas/FilesReuters - The militants who attacked Mumbai must not be allowed to derail the peace process between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani prime minister said on Friday.


India and Russia sign deal for new nuclear plants (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 07:51 AM CST

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) and Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev shake hands before talks in New Delhi December 5, 2008. Medvedev on Friday signed agreements to develop new nuclear plants in India as the countries sought to deepen ties beyond their historic defence and weapon sales relationship. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/PoolReuters - Russia President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday signed agreements to develop new nuclear plants in India as the countries sought to deepen ties beyond their historic defence and weapon sales relationship.


Angry India admits security lapses in Mumbai attacks (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 10:16 PM CST

A paramilitary soldier stands guard as passengers arrive at the international airport in New Delhi December 5, 2008. Gunshot-like sounds were heard at New Delhi's international airport early on Friday, sparking a security scare after last week's Mumbai attacks, but police said no one was hurt. REUTERS/Adnan AbidiReuters - The Indian government said on Friday the militant attacks on Mumbai had uncovered lapses in security and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the strike originated on a neighbour's soil, a clear reference to Pakistan.


Indian media under fire for Mumbai attacks coverage (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 08:05 AM CST

Photographers and members of the media cover a gunfire at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai in this November 28, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Desmond BoylanReuters - Round-the-clock news coverage of the Mumbai attacks has made Indians nervous but analysts said on Friday it was also stoking anti-Pakistan public opinion and risks shaping policy before elections due by May.


Mumbai hosts first concert after deadly attacks (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 06:10 AM CST

Anoushka Shankar performs on the sitar at the start of the pre-telecast at the 48th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in this February 8, 2006 file photo. REUTERS/Chris PizzelloReuters - British rock band Jethro Tull and musician Anoushka Shankar hope to get Mumbai back on its feet with a concert on Friday, barely a week after at least 171 people were killed in militant attacks in the city.


Foreign companies review security after Mumbai (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 05:05 AM CST

People walk near a soldier from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which is in charge of airport security, at the international airport in New Delhi December 5, 2008. REUTERS/Desmond BoylanReuters - Foreign companies in India are reassessing their security to cope with changing threats after the three-day rampage and siege by Islamist militants in Mumbai last week, risk consultants said on Friday.


Financial crisis claims next year's Indian Masters (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 10:05 AM CST

Reuters - Next year's Indian Masters has been postponed because of the global financial downturn and security concerns, organisers said on Friday.

Five police killed in Maoist ambush in Jharkhand (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 09:39 AM CST

Reuters - Five police were killed and two wounded by Maoist rebels in an ambush in Jharkhand on Friday, police said.

Pakistan ISI chief meets PM amid India row (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 05:50 AM CST

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani speaks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul in this October 30, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Fatih SaribasReuters - The chief of Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency met Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday amid growing tension with old rival India over the Mumbai attacks.


Suspended cricketer Asif breaks down on Pakistan TV (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 08:26 AM CST

Pakistani bowler Mohammad Asif arrives from Dubai at Alama Iqbal airport in Lahore in this June 20, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Mohsin RazaReuters - Pakistan's Mohammad Asif, who is suspended for a doping offence, broke down in tears on national television and apologised to the nation for his unreasonable behaviour.


Survey says work really is hazardous to your health (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 04:53 AM CST

A stock broker is seen reacting while trading at a brokerage firm in Mumbai in this March 3, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Arko Datta/FilesReuters - Sick of your job? You're not alone, with an international survey finding nearly a fifth of employees say their work makes them ill or unhealthy.


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